Order and Organization 2019-2020 · 3 Last Updated: Nov-19 Organization Bryn Athyn College is a part of the Academy of the New Church, which was incorporated under the laws of the

Last Updated Nov-19

Order and Organization

2019-2020

2 Last Updated: Nov-19

Table of Contents Organization.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Accreditation ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

Administration ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Governance ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Standing Committees ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Bryn Athyn College Faculty............................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Academic Programs and Departments ............................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Baccalaureate Programs ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Graduate Programs ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Core Program ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Undergraduate Academic Departments ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Graduate Academic Departments and Programs ....................................................................................................................................................... 26

Staff ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

President’s Office ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

College Office ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27

Theological School ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Admissions ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Advancement .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27

Athletics .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Campus Services ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29

Dining Services ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Facilities (CPO) .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30

Financial Office, Financial Aid and Human Resources ............................................................................................................................................. 31

Information/Technology .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 31

Marketing ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 32

Mitchell Performing Arts Center .................................................................................................................................................................................. 32

Public Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 321

Residence Life .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 322

Student Life .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33

Swedenborg Library ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34


Organization Bryn Athyn College is a part of the Academy of the New Church, which was incorporated under the laws of

the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on November 3, 1877. The Academy serves the purposes set forth in

Article II of its charter: “propagating the Heavenly Doctrines of the New Jerusalem and establishing the New

Church signified in the Apocalypse by the New Jerusalem, promoting education in all its various forms,

educating young men for the Ministry, publishing books, pamphlets, and other printed matter, and

establishing a Library.” On January 18, 1879, the charter was amended to authorize the Academy to confer

degrees and grant diplomas as do other colleges and universities.

Accreditation Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education,

3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. 267-284-5000 (www.msche.org). The Middle States Commission

on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and

the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.


Mission Statement (Adopted May 2013)

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church serves as an intellectual center for all who desire to engage in higher

education enriched, guided, and structured by the study of the Old Testament, New Testament, and

theological writings of Emanuel Swedenborg. This education challenges students to develop spiritual purpose,

to think broadly and critically from a variety of perspectives, and to build intellectual and practical skills. The

ultimate purpose is to enhance students’ civil, moral, and spiritual life, and to contribute to human spiritual

welfare.

BAC achieves this mission by:

• Offering undergraduate and graduate liberal arts and science programs that integrate academic and New Church spiritual perspectives.

• Enriching students’ physical, social, and spiritual lives by providing purposeful, student-centered programs and services guided by New Church principles.

• Educating and training priests for service in the General Church of the New Jerusalem.

• Preparing education students to be successful teachers in public, private, or New Church schools.

• Supporting research that advances secular and New Church thought.

• Providing library services to support the academic programs and New Church collections and archives for use throughout the world.

• Recruiting and retaining students who can contribute to and benefit from the institution’s mission.

• Ensuring fiscal stability and resource stewardship to support the mission of the College.

• Engaging friends and alumni, inspiring philanthropic support, and advancing the transformative mission of Bryn Athyn College.

• Developing and maintaining facilities, infrastructure, and grounds to serve the educational, aesthetic, and spiritual values of the institution.


Administration President, Brian G. Blair

Dean of Academics, Wendy E. Closterman

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Robin Cooper

Acting Dean of Faculty, Wendy E. Closterman

Dean of Students, Suzanne A. Nelson

Dean of the Theological School, Andrew M.T. Dibb

Acting Director of Admissions, Bill Larrousse

Chaplain, Rev. Grant R. Schnarr

Chief Financial Officer, Daniel T. Allen

Swedenborg Library Director, Carol Traveny

Faculty Council Chair, Martha Gyllenhaal

Faculty Council Chair-Elect, Dan A. Synnestvedt

Governance Officers of the Academy Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Chancellor

Brian G. Blair, President, Bryn Athyn College

James M. Adams, Managing Director, ANC Secondary Schools

Duane D. Hyatt, Treasurer

Daniel T. Allen, Chief Financial Officer, Bryn Athyn College

Brent McCurdy, Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees

James Uber, III, Secretary

Tina Bartels, Controller


Academy of the New Church Board of Trustees Andrew J. Alden James M. Adams P. Lee Allen Susan L. Asplundh Brian G. Blair Shaun Buss Chris Carter Charles M. Cole Colin S. Cole Susan David deMaine Kyle Genzlinger Brett J. Heinrichs Brian Henderson*

Duane D. Hyatt* Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss Brian Klippenstein Charles W. Lindsay Brent McCurdy Susan B. McGrath Ronald K. McQueen Joseph D. Seckelman Isaac Smith David Tolson James G. Uber *Non-Voting Members

Bryn Athyn College Alumni Association Board David Cooper, President Chara Daum Amy Glenn Kirk Hasen Chloé Kund Calebe Nobré Dylan Odhner Kristin (Lindsay) Rose


Academy of the New Church Corporation James M. Adams** Andrew Alden* Justin Allen P. Lee Allen* Peggy K. Andrews Gregg G. Asplundh Susan L. Asplundh* Angela W. Nash Bau-Madsen Brian G. Blair** Jill A. Brickman Scott W. Brickman Amy C. Buick William W. Buick Erin Glenn Busby Rev. Erik J. Buss† Michael N. Buss Neil M. Buss Shaun N. Buss* Michael Carlson Charles M. Cole* Colin S. Cole* Sean P. Connelly David W. Cooper Bradley Cranch Stephen L. David Andrew Davis Susan D. deMaine* Jessica E. Duda (Edmonds) Eli A. Echols Alan H. Elder David B. Fuller Emily V.D. Genzlinger Kyle G. Genzlinger* Rev. Matthew Genzlinger† Neil Genzlinger Eileen R. Glenn Gail C. Glunz Deane Gyllenhaal Leonard A. Gyllenhaal Emily L. Glunz Hasen Bradley Heilman Brett J. Heinrichs* Brian Henderson** Joseph C. Henry Lee Horigan

Leslie G. Horigan David Hotson Brent H. Hyatt Duane D. Hyatt** Keith Hyatt Nicholas W. Johnson Dirk Jungé Brian W. Keith** John A. Kern John C. King Brian A. Klippenstein* David M. Kloc William L. Kunkle Suzanne S. Laidlaw Charles Lindsay*

Travis H. Lindsay Christopher W. Lynch Joan P. Lynch Brent K. McCurdy* Susan B. McGrath* Catherine A. McQueen Ronald K. McQueen* Norman A. Norton Chad Odhner Lael U. Odhner Keith R. Parker Philip J. Parker Laird P. Pendleton Thayer B. Pendleton Clark D. Pitcairn Harold “Rick” Pitcairn Reid B. Prichett Jennifer B. Pronesti David Radcliffe Nicholas T. Rose Joseph D. Seckelman, Esq.* Edward A. Simons Isaac L. Smith* Kyle G. Smith Stewart D. Smith David B. Tolson* James G. Uber* Wayne E. Wadsworth Phillip R. Zuber, Esq.

*Board member **Ex officio member

† Non-voting member


Emeriti Members of the Corporation

Carl Hj. Asplundh, Jr. E. Boyd Asplundh Edward K. Asplundh Robert O. Brickman Theodore W. Brickman Gael P. Coffin George M. Cooper Peter R. Gyllenhaal Garry Hyatt Hyland R. Johns

James F. Jungé Charles H. Lindrooth Robert D. Merrell Brent Pendleton William B. Radcliffe Paul J. Simonetti Marlyn F. Smith Leo Synnestvedt John H. Wyncoll


Standing Committees

Administrative Standing Committees Academic Advising Steering Chairs: Jennifer DeLuca and Casey Schauder Committee Charge: Oversee, assess, and adjust the academic advising program.

Career Education and Development Chair: Renee L. Rosenfeld Committee Charge: Oversight to include program development, increasing student participation, assessing,

and adjusting the career education program. Weave programming into the college-wide vocation development

initiatives.

Core Chair: Marcy Latta

Committee Charge: Manage the Core Program, propose modifications as appropriate, and consider waiver

requests concerning the program.

Crisis Management Chair: James Kalavik Committee Charge: Develop and implement a crisis management plan for Bryn Athyn College.

Curriculum & Academic Policy Co-Chairs: Wendy Closterman and Neil Simonetti Committee Charge: Recommend approval/disapproval of course/program proposals prior to consideration by the Faculty Council; develop and review academic policies; oversee the academic content of college publications (Student Handbook, Course Bulletin, Complete Course Catalog, Programs Bulletin, and Order and Organization Bulletin); consider waiver requests and recommend action by the academic dean. Enrollment Management Acting Co-Chair: Wendy Closterman and Lelia Howard Committee Charge: Develop and implement a comprehensive Strategic Enrollment Management Plan

(SEMP). Assess progress and update plan annually.

Facilities Chair: Daniel Allen Committee Charge: Ad hoc Committee that meets periodically review and assess the College’s facilities to

determine what changes or investments will best promote the educational, aesthetic, and spiritual values and

uses of the College. Use the work and findings of the committee to update the strategic plan and to create a

brief annual report, submitted to the president’s office July 1. Work with Jim Adams as needed to ensure

rapport with ANCSS.

Faculty Handbook Chair: Wendy Closterman

Committee Charge: Manage the process of reviewing and revising the BAC Faculty Handbook, in

accordance with Faculty Handbook Section 2.12.


Information Security Chair: Daniel Allen Committee Charge: This is a subcommittee of the Information Security Joint Committee (Academy of the New Church and

General Church) dealing with information security compliance, policy, and incident management. This includes credit card

processing security (hereinafter referenced as PCI for the Payment Card Industry standards).

This committee will be responsible for the following matters for Bryn Athyn College and Theological School

(BACTS):

• Developing BACTS policies for information security and PCI matters;

• Defining BACTS training procedures and ensuring that such training is conducted in accordance with a schedule;

• Addressing and prioritizing information security and PCI implementation issues at BACTS;

• Developing and proposing budgets for information security and PCI projects;

• Managing a information security or PCI breach at BACTS; this may require the involvement of other groups including the BACTS Crisis Management Committee and the Information Security Compliance Officer;

• Coordinating as appropriate with the Join Committee or other related subcommittees in their information security and PCI compliance, policy or incident management work.

Institutional Effectiveness Steering Committee Chair: Lelia Howard Committee Charge: Oversee implementation and use of comprehensive assessment of institutional effectiveness in all academic and administrative areas at Bryn Athyn College.

Outcomes Co-Chairs: Lelia Howard and Maria Sumoza Committee Charge: Oversee survey design, implementation and data analysis of outcomes for all aspects of the student experience at Bryn Athyn College to facilitate academic and institutional planning and the continuous improvement of programs.

Policy Advisory and Benefits Committee

Chair: Renee L. Rosenfeld Committee Charge: The Policy and Benefits Committee combines the former Policy Committee and Benefits Committee and is responsible for annual policy review to ensure equitable benefits for all college employees, updating the college's Employee Handbook , reviewing employee benefit offerings to ensure equitable benefits for all college employees, making balanced, cost-effective recommendations for current and new benefits, and analyzing overall impact to college of current and future plans.

President’s Cabinet Chair: Brian Blair Committee Charge: Consider and make recommendations on matters of policy and programmatic priorities of the College. Advise the President on strategic or urgent matters, as well as other matters of the College-wide significance, coordinate activities among the college’s undergraduate deans and administrative department heads, discuss significant issues as they arise and develop responses, discuss budget proposals.

Research Chair: TBD Committee Charge: The Research Committee is responsible for the management of the Research Programs

for the College. The Committee keeps records of internal funds available for faculty research, sends requests

for proposals, considers proposals and requests for funding, assigns funds as available, and collects research

reports. The Research Committee also develops policies and procedures for research at the College.


Safety Congress Chair: James Kalavik Committee Charge: Serve as ‘Champion’ for Security and Safety issues on the extended campus—BA

College, ANC Secondary School, BA Church School and Historic District.

Strategic Planning Chair: Brian Blair Committee Charge: Develop, implement, and assess the five-year strategic plan for the College for the

2017/21 timeframe. Plan for the ongoing health of undergraduate and graduate programs, student life,

employee development, resources and facilities, and financial sustainability, all in the context of the College’s

mission and institutional goals. Interface with budgeting process.

Student Employment Program Chair: Renee L. Rosenfeld Committee Charge: Oversee, assess, and adjust the Student Employment Program. Weave student

employment into the college-wide vocation development initiatives.

Tenure and Promotion Chair: Dan Synnestvedt Committee Charge: The Tenure and Promotion Committee develops recommendations for policies and

procedures regarding tenure and promotion and communicates them to the Faculty Matters Committee and

to the Dean of Faculty. Using approved policies and procedures, the Tenure and Promotions Committee

conducts reviews of candidates for tenure and promotion and recommends qualified candidates for tenure

and promotion to the Dean of Faculty, and thus to the President. The goal of the Tenure and Promotion

Committee’s work is to contribute to the development of a talented and productive faculty appropriate for a

New Church liberal arts college.

Faculty Council Standing Committees Academic Affairs Chair: Neil Simonetti Committee Charge: The Academic Affairs Committee represents the faculty in all academic matters. This

shall include, but not be limited to, monitoring and proposing modifications to the general curriculum,

academic programs and policies, research and pedagogical policies

Admissions Chair: Dan Synnestvedt Committee Charge: The Admissions Committee represents the faculty in the area of admissions and

financial aid. This shall include, but not be limited to, monitoring and proposing modifications to the policies

and procedures regarding the recruiting, admitting, and retaining of students while fostering communication

between enrollment management offices and the faculty.

Faculty Matters Chair: Martha Gyllenhaal Committee Charge: The Faculty Matters Committee represents the faculty in all matters relating to

employment at the college. This shall include, but not be limited to, monitoring and proposing modifications

to employee compensation and benefits, career paths (from orientation to emeritus status), governance, and

general faculty policies.


Planning, Finance, and Outcomes Chair: Caira Bongers Committee Charge: The Planning, Finance, and Outcomes Committee represents the faculty in planning for

the future of the college and in outcomes assessment. This shall include, but not be limited to, monitoring

and proposing modifications to the planning process and results, the financial status of the college, gifts to

further the work of the faculty, and institutional outcomes assessment.

Steering Chair: Martha Gyllenhaal Committee Charge: The Steering Committee coordinates the business of the officers, manages the affairs of

the Council, and represents the faculty to the administration and board of trustees. (Article VI, Faculty

Council Constitution) This shall include monitoring and proposing modifications to the work of committees

and subcommittees, managing faculty council meetings, holding elections, overseeing the Council budget,

assessing the work of committees and reporting to the Council. (Articles V & VI, Faculty Council Bylaws)

Student Life Chair: Dan Synnestvedt Committee Charge: The Student Life Committee represents the faculty in all matters relating to student life.

This shall include, but not be limited to, monitoring and proposing modifications to the policies and

programs in athletics, residence life, and student development.

Teaching Chair: Coleman Glenn Committee Charge: The Teaching Committee keeps abreast of new developments in pedagogy, and

promotes innovation in the classroom. It encourages attendance at conferences, webinars and faculty

presentations, and supports the multifaceted use of Swedenborgian thought in the classroom.

Grievance Review Chair: Martha Gyllenhaal Charge: The Grievance Review Committee is part of the grievance process and is responsible for determining whether the substance of a petition is grievable, whether the informal procedure (discussion with an ombudsman) has been exhausted, and then the merits of the grievance. It reports its conclusions and recommendations to the parties to the grievance and to the HR Director.


Governance Standing Committees Chair Advancement Susan Asplundh

Executive Brent McCurdy (Board Vice Chair)

Executive Compensation Charles M. Cole

Communications and Board Support Colin Cole

ANCSS Peter Buss (Chancellor)

Investment Andrew Alden

Finance Charles Lindsay

ANC Audit Brett Heinrichs

Facilities and Grounds David Tolson

Nominating/Committee on Trustees Charles M. Cole

Legal Advisory/Bylaw Erin Busby


Bryn Athyn College Faculty

Core Faculty

Associate Faculty

Emeritus Faculty

Kelly Ballard Suzanne Bernhardt Caira Bongers Jessica Bostock Fredrik Bryntesson Wendy Closterman Stephen Cole Robin Cooper Andrew Dibb Scott Frazier Kurt Frey Matthew Genzlinger

Coleman Glenn Thane Glenn Stephen Hartley Edward Higgins Ethan King Kristin King Jonathan Kline Marcy Latta Sean Lawing Laura Nash Suzanne Nelson Grant Odhner

Nina Phillips Eugene Potapov Kiri Rogers Angela Rose D. Gregory Rose Grant Schnarr Ray Silverman Neil Simonetti Dan Synnestvedt Carol Traveny Sarah Wong Aram Yardumian

Kimberly Anderson Kurt Asplundh Daryl Baker Graham Bier Maxwell Blair Hilary Bryntesson Peter Buss Fernando Cavallo Donnette Dalcin Elena Diaz Stella Evans Maret Genzlinger Lori Gibson Kristine Goldynia Martha Gyllenhaal

Naomi Haus-Roth Bradley Heinrichs Steven Hendricks Reid Hodgell Chandra Hoffman Caroline Kline Nicholas Krayger J. Kenneth Leap David Lieberman David Lindrooth Grace McMackin Carl Mill Abbey Nash Scott Nash Louis Nudy

Dylan Odhner Sarah Odhner Christina Orthwein Kristin Ritter Elizabeth Rogers Prescott Rogers Kevin Roth Richard Shute Andi M. Sibley India Simons Mark Swiski Christopher Waltrich Mary Williams Riley Williams Mark Wyncoll

Gregory Baker Erland Brock Martha Gyllenhaal Sonia Werner


Faculty Listing

Kimberly Anderson, BA, Ithaca College, MA, St. Joseph’s University Lecturer in Writing Kurt Hy. Asplundh, BA, Haverford College, MDiv, Bryn Athyn College Lecturer in Theology Daryl Baker, BArch, Temple University Lecturer in Building Arts Kelly Ballard, BA, William Paterson University, MS, Saint Joseph’s University, EdD, Walden University Assistant Professor of Education Suzanne V. Bernhardt, BS, Bryn Athyn College, MA, Villanova University Assistant Professor of Humanities Graham Bier, BA, Oberlin College, MA, University of York, PhD University of York Lecturer in Music Maxwell Blair, BS, MS, Virginia Tech, PhD, Purdue University Assistant Professor of Physical Science Caira B. Bongers, BA, MA, Bryn Athyn College, MS, Drexel University Assistant Professor of Mathematics Jessica E. Bostock, BA, Temple University, MAEd, Arcadia University Assistant Professor of Dance A. Fredrik Bryntesson, BA, Bryn Athyn College, BSc, University of Greenwich, PhD, University College London Associate Professor of Biology Hilary J. Bryntesson, BEd, University of Brighton, MA, Bryn Athyn College, MSc, Arcadia University Lecturer in Physical Education Peter M. Buss, Jr, BA, Davidson College, MBA, University of Notre Dame, MDiv, Bryn Athyn College Lecturer in Theology Fernando Cavallo, BA, MEd, PhD, Temple University Lecturer in Psychology Wendy E. Closterman, BA, Bryn Athyn College, PhD, Johns Hopkins University Professor of History & Greek Stephen D. Cole, BS, MDiv, Bryn Athyn College Assistant Professor of Religion & Philosophy Robin S. Cooper, BA, College of New Jersey, MA, Arcadia University Assistant Professor of English Donnette Dalcin, BA, MEd, Temple University Lecturer in Education Elena Diaz, BA, Cabrini University, MA, Erasmus Mundus Program Lecturer in Spanish


Andrew M.T. Dibb, BA, MDiv, Bryn Athyn College, BTh, MTh, DTh, University of South Africa Associate Professor of Religion & Theology Stella R. Evans, BA, Bryn Athyn College, PhD, Thomas Jefferson University Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology Scott I. Frazier, BA, MDiv, Bryn Athyn College, MA, Villanova University Associate Professor of Latin, Hebrew & Religion Kurt Frey, BA, Millersville University, MS, Purdue University, PhD, Purdue University Assistant Professor of Psychology Maret Genzlinger, BS, University of Pittsburgh Lecturer in Mathematics Matthew Genzlinger, BA, Bryn Athyn College, MDiv, Bryn Athyn College Assistant Professor of Religion Lori Gibson, BS, Bloomsburg University, Masters Equivalency Education, St. Joseph’s University Lecturer in Education Kristine Goldynia, BA, Wayne State University, MA, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Lecturer in Education Coleman Glenn, BA, Bryn Athyn College, MDiv, Bryn Athyn College Assistant Professor of Religion Thane P. Glenn, BA, Washington College, MA, University of Pittsburgh, PhD, Temple University, MDiv, Bryn Athyn College Associate Professor of English, Religion, & Writing Martha Gyllenhaal, BFA, Carnegie-Mellon University, MA, PhD, Temple University Emeritus Associate Professor of Art Stephen Hartley, BA, Coastal Carolina University, MFA, Savannah College of Art and Design Assistant Professor of Building Arts Naomi Haus-Roth, BFA, MFT, Rochester Institute of Technology Lecturer in Theater Bradley Heinrichs, BLA, University of Florida, MDiv, Bryn Athyn College Lecturer in Theology Steven Hendricks, BA, Bryn Athyn College, Certificate, Institute of Classical Architecture and Art Lecturer in Building Arts Edward J. Higgins, BS, MD, St. Louis University, MS, St. Joseph’s University Assistant Professor of Chemistry Reid Hodgell, BA, MA Villanova University Lecturer in Political Science Chandra Hoffman, BSW, Cornell University, MFA, Antioch University Lecturer in Writing


Ethan King, BA, Bryn Athyn College, MBA, Temple University Assistant Professor of Business Kristin King, BA, William and Mary College, MA, PhD, Boston University Professor of English Caroline Kline, BFA, Temple University Lecturer in Graphic Design Jonathan D. Kline, BA, Temple University, MA, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, PhD, Temple University Assistant Professor of Art History Nicholas Krayger, BS Mercyhurst College, MEd, Holy Family University Lecturer in Special Education Marcy Latta, BS, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, MA, Tufts University, PhD, University of Pennsylvania Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Writing Sean B. Lawing, BA, University of North Carolina-Charlotte, MA, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, PhD, University of Iceland Assistant Professor of History J. Kenneth Leap, BFA, Rhode Island School of Design Lecturer in Art David Liebermann, BA, Franklin and Marshall, MEd, Arcadia University Lecturer in Special Education David Lindrooth, BA, The George Washington University, M.Div. Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Theological School, Executive Certificate Program, Columbia University School of Business – Institute for Not-for-Profit Mgmt Lecturer in Theology Grace McMackin, BS, Bryn Athyn College Lecturer in Science Carl Mill, BA, MFA, Pennsylvania State University Lecturer in Communications Abbey Nash, BA, Bryn Athyn College, MA, Arcadia University Lecturer in Writing Scott Nash, BA, Emory University, MBA, Arcadia University Lecturer in Business Laura C. Nash, BSW, West Chester University, MSW, Temple University Assistant Professor of Social Science Suzanne A. Nelson, BS, Ursinus College, MS, Drexel University, DS, Boston University Assistant Professor of Nutrition Louis Nudy, BS, Villanova University, MS, PhD, Drexel University Lecturer in Chemistry Dylan Odhner, BA, Bryn Athyn College, MA, Pacifica Graduate Institute Lecturer in Religion



Grant H. Odhner, BS, State University of New York-Plattsburgh, MDiv, Bryn Athyn College Assistant Professor of Religion Sarah Odhner, BS, Bryn Athyn College, MA Bryn Athyn College Lecturer in Education Christina S. Orthwein, BFA, Tyler School of Art Lecturer in Art Nina G. Phillips, BA, Pennsylvania State University, MS, Bridgeport University Assistant Professor of Education Eugene R. Potapov, MSc, Leningrad University, DPhil, Oxford University Assistant Professor of Biology Kristin Ritter, BS, Columbia College of Missouri Lecturer in Physical Education Elizabeth Rogers, BA, Byn Athyn College, JD, The Pennsylvania State University Visiting Instructor in Business Kiri Rogers, BSW, West Chester University, MSW, Temple University Assistant Professor of Psychology Prescott Rogers, BA, Franklin and Marshall College, M.Div, Bryn Athyn College, MA Temple University Assistant Professor of Religion Angela Rose, BS, Pennsylvania State University, MEd, Antioch University New England Assistant Professor of Education & Mathematics D. Gregory Rose, BA, Bryn Athyn College, MA, US Naval Postgraduate School, PhD, University of Pittsburgh Associate Professor of History & Political Science Kevin Roth, BS, Pennsylvania State University, MFT, Hahnemann University Lecturer in Counseling Grant Schnarr, BS, MDiv, Bryn Athyn College Associate Professor of Religion Richard Shute, BS, Drexel University, MBA, Drexel University Lecturer in Business Andi M. Sibley, BA, Geneva College, MS, University of Pennsylvania, MLS, Clarion University of Pennsylvania Lecturer in Information Literacy Ray Silverman, BA, St. Lawrence University, MDiv, Bryn Athyn College, MAT, Wesleyan University, PhD, University of Michigan Associate Professor of English & Religion Neil Simonetti, BS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, MS, PhD, Carnegie Mellon University Professor of Computer Science & Mathematics India Simons, BA, Bryn Athyn College, MEd, Arcadia University Lecturer in Education


Mark Swiski, BS, La Salle University, MBA, La Salle University Lecturer in Business

Dan A. Synnestvedt, BA, Bryn Athyn College, MA, Bowling Green State University, PhD, Temple University Associate Professor of Philosophy Carol A. Traveny, BFA, Pennsylvania State University, MLIS, University of Pittsburgh Director of Swedenborg Library Christopher Waltrich, BA, Temple University, MBA, LaSalle University Lecturer in Business Mary Williams, BS, University of Miami, MA, Marist College Lecturer in Theology Riley Williams, BS, University of Scranton Lecturer in Biology Sarah J. Wong, BA, Smith College, MA, Columbia University Teachers College Assistant Professor of Education Mark Wyncoll, BA, Bed, York University, MEd, Kutztown University Lecturer in Education Aram Yardumian, BA, Prescott College, MA, University of Texas at Austin, MA, PhD, University of Pennsylvania Assistant Professor of Anthropology


Academic Programs and Departments

Dean of Academics Wendy E. Closterman

Acting Dean of Faculty Wendy E. Closterman

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Robin S. Cooper

Baccalaureate Programs Program Head(s) Biology A. Fredrik Bryntesson

Building Arts Stephen Hartley

Business Ethan King

English and Communications Kristin King

Human Society Aram Yardumian

Interdisciplinary Neil Simonetti

Mathematics Neil Simonetti

Psychology Kiri Rogers

Religion Scott Frazier

Graduate Programs Program Head Master of Arts in Religious Studies Thane Glenn

Master of Divinity Andrew Dibb

Master of Science in Special Education Kelly Ballard

Core Program Chair/Head Core Committee Chair Marcy Latta

Experiential Education Laura Nash

Information Literacy Kristin King

Language/Programming Robin Cooper

Moral, Civil, Worldviews Dan Synnestvedt

Public Presentation Suzanne Bernhardt

Quantitative Reasoning Caira Bongers

Spiritual Scott Frazier

Writing Marcy Latta


Undergraduate Academic Departments

Art

Mission Statement:

Since its inception, the Bryn Athyn Community has seen the arts as powerful forms of spiritual expression. Building and expanding on this cultural heritage, Bryn Athyn College serves as a creative center for all who desire to engage in the arts, providing students with stimulating opportunities in studio, performing, and art history courses. These programs are essential to a liberal arts curriculum and fulfill and support Bryn Athyn College’s Core requirements. They also prepare and support individuals who wish to pursue a career in the arts.

Faculty:

Jonathan Kline (chair) Jessica Bostock (head of performing arts program) Stephen Hartley (head of building arts program) Daryl Baker Graham Bier

Martha Gyllenhaal Warren Holzman Naomi Haus-Roth J. Kenneth Leap Christina Orthwein

Business, Mathematics, and Computer Science

Business Mission Statement:

To prepare students to be successful in the world of commerce, individually and as leaders, who make useful contributions to business and society based on a foundation of ethics and expertise. The program focuses on preparing graduates who excel in written and oral communication, analytical reasoning, and ethical decision making. The program evolves continually to prepare students to meet the needs of employers, and the changing technologies they use.

Mathematics and Computer Science Mission Statement:

The Mathematics and Computer Science Department of Bryn Athyn College exists to support the study of these disciplines. The department follows the traditional focus of a liberal arts education to create an environment that fosters both quantitative reasoning and deductive thinking. In developing quantitative reasoning, students will cultivate the tools to gather, analyze, and present data to draw meaningful solutions or conclusions. In this way, mathematics can perform a useful service at the natural level. In developing deductive thinking, students will develop algebraic and algorithmic skills, strengthen their sense of order and logic, and develop skills in constructing proofs. In this way, developing mathematical and computational thinking can foster structured spiritual thinking.

Faculty:

Neil Simonetti (chair) Caira Bongers (assistant chair) Ethan King (business program head) Max Blair Maret Genzlinger Laura Nash

Scott Nash Elizabeth Rogers Richard Shute Mark Swiski Christopher Waltrich


Education

Education Mission Statement:

The mission of the Dual Certification Early Childhood Education program and Special Education Program at Bryn Athyn College is to help pre-service teachers develop the skills, understandings and attitudes that will serve, protect and nurture the children in their care. In so doing we support the mission of the college to contribute to human spiritual welfare.

Faculty:

Nina Phillips (chair) Kelly Ballard (Master’s program head) Lori Gibson Kristina Goldynia Nicholas Krayger

Robin Morey Angela Rose India Simons Mark Wyncoll Sarah Wong

Experiential and Physical Education

Experiential Education Mission Statement:

The mission of experiential education is to inspire BAC students to apply learning for the greater good through offering firsthand experience with economic, social, cultural, religious, and political factors that shape concepts and are addressed in BAC course work, service work, and internships. These provide opportunities for students to learn from community leaders and professionals. Bryn Athyn College believes that we have an obligation to not only educate students for the work place, but also for their moral and civic responsibilities as adults. Experiential education also provides opportunities for faculty, students, and community partners to contribute to the mission and purpose of Bryn Athyn College.

Physical Education Mission Statement:

To provide a broad, balanced Physical Education program that enriches the lives of all students and helps them to develop and maintain fitness of mind, soul, and body now and later, thereby enabling a life of use. These Physical Education experiences offer students a chance to learn about lifelong health. Bryn Athyn College believes that we have an obligation to not only educate students but also to provide for their life long wellbeing as adults.

Faculty:

Laura Nash (chair) Hilary Bryntesson Kristin Ritter

History and Social Sciences

Mission Statement:

Foster students’ abilities to use historical and social science analytical tools and concepts to better understand individuals and human societies past and present, for the purpose of preparing students to be reflective individuals and contributing participants in their communities.

Faculty:

Sean Lawing (chair) Aram Yardumian (head of Human Society major) Wendy Closterman Reid Hodgell D. Gregory Rose


Language and Literature

Mission Statement:

To develop effectiveness in written and oral communication, to foster understanding and appreciation of literary texts and language, and to enhance critical thinking skills and the ability to think from diverse perspectives.

Faculty:

Kristin King (chair) Kimberley Anderson Suzanne Bernhardt Robin Cooper Elena Diaz Thane Glenn

Chandra Hoffman Caroline Kline Sean Lawing Carl Mill Abbey Nash

Psychology

Mission Statement:

The mission of Bryn Athyn College’s Psychology program is to cultivate within students a deep, meaningful, spiritual, and empathetic understanding of the human condition. Students are educated according to APA standards with a focus on key areas that include cognitive, abnormal, developmental, and social psychology. Additionally, students benefit from an infusion of New Church values and perspective in every course provided. It is this unique combination of benchmarked psychology curriculum and unique New Church values that will result in students departing the College with a true sense of what it is to be “of use” and are altruistically motivated to help others.

Faculty:

Kiri Rogers (chair) Fernando Cavallo Kurt Frey Laura Nash

Religion, Sacred Languages, and Philosophy

Mission Statement:

The Religion Department serves as the ‘Chief Servant’ of Bryn Athyn College of the New Church, providing the formal instruction in the Old and New Testaments and the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg. Towards this goal the department directly informs students’ spiritual lives.

Faculty:

Scott Frazier (chair) Dan Synnestvedt (philosophy program head) Stephen Cole Andrew Dibb Coleman Glenn Thane Glenn

Matthew Genzlinger Steven Hendricks Marcy Latta Grant Odhner Grant Schnarr Ray Silverman


Science

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Science Area at Bryn Athyn College is to educate students with scientific, investigative and reasoning skills and a working knowledge of our natural world in order to participate as knowledgeable citizens or as practicing scientists in a world where appropriate use of science improves conditions for all people and the natural environment. The area covers natural science courses in biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics that support undergraduate biology majors (BS and BA) and a minor, as well as core skills in scientific reasoning, writing, and quantitative reasoning for all students at the college. The science area engages faculty and students in a holistic science education that encourages an appreciation for natural, moral and spiritual correspondences; including the interconnections and interdependencies present in the natural world that reflect spiritual processes.

Faculty:

A. Fredrik Bryntesson (chair and head of biology major) Stella Evans (assistant chair) Ed Higgins Grace McMackin Suzanne Nelson Louis Nudy Eugene Potapov Riley Williams


Graduate Academic Departments and Programs

Master of Arts in Religious Studies

Mission Statement:

The Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Master of Arts in Religious Studies serves as a program for graduate level students to study the Heavenly Doctrines of the New Church in-depth—to explore them systematically, in detail, and comparatively with a view to relating doctrine to an academic discipline, an area of personal interest, or to a professional field.

Faculty:

Thane Glenn (head) Dylan Odhner Grant Odhner Ray Silverman

Master of Divinity

Mission Statement:

The purpose of the Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Theological School (BACTS) is to inform and train future New Church priests to serve the Lord God Jesus Christ as He builds His Church among people by means of His Word.

Faculty:

Andrew Dibb (Dean) Kurt Hy. Asplundh Peter Buss Stephen Cole Bradley Heinrichs David Lindrooth Grant Odhner

Sarah Odhner Kiri Rogers Prescott Rogers Kevin Roth Grant Schnarr Mary Williams

Master of Science in Special Education

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Master of Special Education, Literacy Concentration Program at Bryn Athyn College is to provide certified educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of diverse learners in an inclusive environment, especially the needs of learners with language-based learning differences. In cultivating the capacity to observe and perceive the students in their care, teachers gain new perspectives on the teacher-student relationship and on the spiritual dimension of human development. The mission of the college to contribute to human spiritual welfare is supported thereby.

Faculty:

Kelly Ballard (Head) Kristine Goldynia Nicholas Krayger David Lieberman Ray Silverman


Staff

President’s Office

Executive Assistant to the President Melodie Greer

College Office

Registrar Casey Schauder

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist Charity Warwick & Ivy Synnestvedt

International Student PDSO Sarah Wong

Theological School

Administrative Coordinator Rebecca Henderson

Admissions

Acting Director of Admissions William Larrousse

Campus Visit Coordinator Leah Fisher

Senior Admissions Counselor Rhady Taveras

Admissions Counselor Michael di Salvia

Admissions Counselor TBD

Recruitment Strategist Allen Linnell

Advancement

Director of Alumni Relations and Advancement Kristine Farmer

Advancement Services Coordinator Susan Wright

Planned Giving Coordinator Mark Wyncoll

Event Coordinator Kaylene Glenn


Athletics

Director of Athletics David Leach

Associate Athletic Director Kayla Felty

Director of Athletic Communications Paul Gornowski

Head Men’s Basketball Coach Justin Baxter

Women’s Basketball Coach TBD

Men’s Cross-Country Coach Jesse King

Women’s Cross-Country Coach Jesse King

Assistant Cross-Country Coach Casey Schauder

Field Hockey Coach Kaitlyn Fitzgerald

Head Men’s Golf Coach Anthony Astorino

Ice Hockey Coach Andrew Burke

Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach Jack Crawford

Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach Whit Bruemmer

Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach Denise Roessler

Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach Emma Gross

Men’s Soccer Coach Bill O’Neill

Women’s Soccer Coach Bill O’Neill

Women’s Tennis Coach David Shaeffer

Head Volleyball Coach Dennis Hibbs


Campus Services Dean of Students Suzanne Nelson

Student Employment Program Chair Renee L. Rosenfeld

CPO – College Liaison Scott Frey

College Rentals Chandra Hoffman/Hannah Lermitte

Mailroom Julie Rankin

Cleaning Department Supervisor Jody Maddock

Cleaning Department Assistant Supervisor Lisa Santos-Granja

Cleaners: Marty Cleary

Christine Czaplicki

Joe Stevens

Lisa Santos-Granja

Anyely Rondon Rivas

Modest Rondon

Donna Thompson

Michael Weaver

Dorits Vindmilla

Sandy Zeas

Dining Services

District Manager Maurene Burns

Food Service Director John Starrett

Catering Ayrton Hamilton

Assistant Food Service Director Ed Clark


Facilities (CPO)

Chief Financial Officer, CPO Liaison Daniel Allen

ANC Managing Director Jim Adams

CPO – College Liaison Scott Frey

Facilities Department Manager Brian Llewellyn

Facilities Department Assistant Manager James Hartnett

Project Manager for Historic Buildings Drew Nehlig

Assistant Project Manager for Historic Buildings Luke Betz

Office Supervisor Judy Merrell

Office Assistant Tiffany Perry

Office Assistant Elaine Walton

Mail Delivery Bronwyn Johnson

Maintenance Mechanics: Gareth Allen

Dean Fonda

Ryan Foster

Walt Gaun

Darren Rodzwic

Anthony Russomanno


Financial Office, Financial Aid and Human Resources

Chief Financial Officer Daniel Allen

Human Resources Director Renee L. Rosenfeld

Acting Director of Financial Aid Bill Larrousse

Asst. Director of Financial Aid Ashley McCarrie

Billing Coordinator Madeline Berger

Controller Tina Bartels

Assistant Controller David Butler

Accounts Receivable Clerk (ANC and GC) Ellen Keal

Accounts Payable Clerk (ANC) Ellen Keal

Accounts Payable Clerk (GC) Jane Roscoe

General Bookkeeper and Payroll Melanie Chiara

Payroll and Benefits Administration Christina Irwin

Information/Technology

Chief Information Officer Lelia Howard

Data Analyst Joseph Zapata

Institutional Research Coordinator Maria Sumoza

Instructional Technologist Sean Lawing

Director of Network Services Richard Daum

Sr. Network Operations Steve Kitchen

Network Operations/Phone Technician Shaun Buss

Network Operations Cody Smith


Marketing

Creative Director Serena Sutton

Marketing Assistant/Web Developer Michelle Chapin

Special Communications Copywriter Sasha Silverman

Mitchell Performing Arts Center

Director Naomi Haus-Roth

Assistant Director Alison Cole

College Play Director Jessica Bostock

College Play Producer Ivy Synnestvedt

Public Safety Department

Director James Kalavik

Assistant Director Traci Barney Gray

Technician Clay McQueen

Public Safety Officers: Eugene Brown

John Bruell

Steven Cwitkowitz

Kevin Devine

David Frost

George Fry

William Kitchen

Nicholas Palesano

Eileen Pertell

Ivan Rose

Kevin Scanlon

Mike Sweet


Residence Life

Director of Residence Life,

Coordinator for First-Year Residence Halls Michael Austin

Area Coordinator, Goodenough Hall Cody Smith

Area Coordinator, Upperclassmen Halls (Brock & King) Maria Sumoza

Area Coordinator, Upperclassmen Halls (Gladish & Childs) Jon Carr

Student Life

Dean of Students Suzanne Nelson

Chaplain Rev. Grant Schnarr

Assistant Chaplain Rev. Coleman Glenn

Coordinator of Student Activities and

Multicultural Student Programming Jonathan Carr

Orientation Coordinator Michael Austin

Director of Health and Wellness Scott Jones

Medical Director -Health Center/Team GP Dr. Sue Fidler

Nurse Practitioner Christina Wood

Campus Counselor Kevin Roth

Campus Counselor Allie Abraham

Team Physician Dr. Sommer Hammoud

Head Athletic Trainer Salvatore Capone

Assistant Athletic Trainer Jordan Crills

Part-time Athletic Trainer Tara Stritch

Bookstore Manager Eden Norfo

College Café Manager Lottie Gurney


Swedenborg Library

Library Director Carol Traveny

Administrative Assistant Rosanne Bostock

Digital Collection Supervisor Marvin B. Clymer

Office Manager Tara Earnest

Technical Services Assistant/ILL Supervisor Gwynne Haladay

Archivist Gregory Jackson

Archives Assistant Martha McDonough

Director of Swedenborgiana & New Church Research Carroll C. Odhner

Circulation Manager Janet Carswell Lockard

Reference and User Services Librarian Andi Sibley

Access and User Services Assistant Amanda Miller

Documents

Order and Organization 2019-2020 · 3 Last Updated: Nov-19 Organization Bryn Athyn College is a part of the Academy of the New Church, which was incorporated under the laws of the